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About White Plains
White Plains is a small unincorporated community in northwestern North Carolina.
Officially, White Plains is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 4.01 square miles.
📰 White Plains News Today
- Jesquer Carol (Atkins) Cave Obituary Jul 11, 2026 Moody Funeral Services · Jul 11
- White Plains’ Ingalsbe commits to Belichick, Tar Heels The Anniston Star · Jun 11
- Raymond Ray "Ray" Tocci Legacy obituary · Jul 31
- Hudson Ingalsbe, White Plains , Offensive Tackle 247Sports · Jun 11
- UNC football lands class of 2027 commitment from 4-star O-Lineman Tar Heels Wire · Jun 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes White Plains Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named White Plains — but the North Carolina one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern North Carolina, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in White Plains
- The Copper Pot Restaurant
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNorth Carolina
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area4.01 sq mi
Coordinates36.4438, -80.6490